Landscape Edges: Landscape edging (all planting beds have concrete edges) should be clean, distinct, and visible. If plants are covering edges, streets, or surrounding pavement, properly prune or reposition the plants to uncover those surfaces. Prune Plants: Prune plantings as needed in a manner appropriate to species type and to encourage compact growth habit. Maintain vegetation so that it is confi ned to intentionally planted areas. Conduct cosmetic pruning as needed for dead or broken stems and branches. Prune (pinch back) the mid to late summer blooming perennials to ensure a more compact and tidy form. In late winter to early spring (end of February to mid-March), cut back perennials and grasses to 4-inch height and remove all cuttings from site. # is is supplemental to ongoing pruning. Remove Dead Plants: If any perennial, grass, or sedge is more than 75% dead, photograph vegetation in place and immediately remove. Provide list and photos of dead plants to the City...
